The Fair Housing Conference 2024

The Fair Housing Conference will be hosted on April 16 – 17, 2024 at Norris Conference Center. The program will start at 8:00 a.m. with an opening and welcome followed by a pre-conference tour of Colony Park. The Colony Park Sustainable Community Bus Tour is an opportunity for conference attendees to tour the site of the future Colony Park Sustainable Community and existing adjacent neighborhoods … Continue reading The Fair Housing Conference 2024

Ujima Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Damita Miller-Shanklin As I sit and write this post today, it is 21 degrees with a wind chill advisory. This means the MLK Day celebration has been canceled but postponed for a better weather day. We may cannot march or meet at the MLK statue on the UT campus, however we can still each celebrate his memory and continue our fight for justice and equality for … Continue reading Ujima Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

[Community Event] Elgin, Texas Gears Up for Operation Turkey! A Thanksgiving of Hope and Unity

Damita Miller-Shanklin As the holiday season approaches, we turn to the spirit of giving and gratitude. One remarkable event that symbolizes this sentiment is “Operation Turkey” that happens in nationwide.  This inspiring organization has been working tirelessly for 23 years, spreading warmth and nourishment during Thanksgiving. I had the opportunity to speak with Operation Turkey newest City Leader, Shametra McGregor, to take a closer look … Continue reading [Community Event] Elgin, Texas Gears Up for Operation Turkey! A Thanksgiving of Hope and Unity